(Taken in 1953, this photo shows Christine, Phyllis and Dorothy, left to right)
Dorothy McGuire, one of
the singing McGuire Sisters -- along with Christine and Phyllis -- died
Friday (September 7) at her son's home in Paradise Valley, Arizona. The
84 year-old had suffered from Parkinson's disease and age-related
dementia.
The trio hailed from Middletown, Ohio and got their break on
Arthur Godfrey's "Talent Scouts" radio show in 1952, eventually joining
the old Redhead as regulars on his show. From 1954 to 1961, they
charted 32 times, earning 5 top ten hits, including their versions of
"Sincerely" (#1-1955) and "Sugartime" (#1-1958). The group broke up in
1964 when Phyllis went solo but reunited in 1986. The sisters were
inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2001.
